Chapter 4 The Hunt Is On

Summary: Ghost aka Sniper & Viciousa are traveling throughout the USA to get back to Ghost's ship while to also to avoid Weyland Yutani's forces.

Lex: The author owns nothing from the Alien or Predator franchises

It was one day after the escape of the 2 otherworldly beings & the Weyland Yutani corporation was in an uproar. "Henrick! What shall we do?! The beings escaped!" a soldier cried. "I know how to handle this situation. First, get the new sensor. This sensor is called the Xeno-mitter. It can detect alien pheromones when held over a patch of earth. Although it resembles a Geiger counter, it is not only able to find alien pheromones, it can detect radiation & even certain signals given off by alien ships. This will greatly enhance our chances of finding the creatures. There are also special forces who are being trained to handle the Queen & the predator. Now I will dispatch Xeno Mach groups Alpha, Beta, & Delta to find the 2." Henrick explained.

At the cave…

Ghost & Viciousa were busy preparing. It was nearly midnight & the 2 aliens were going to leave the cave. Ghost got on Viciousa's back & she began to move. "You don't mind me being on your back?" Ghost asked. "No, but you do have some weight on you." Viciousa said. "That's what we Yajutas call muscle." Ghost said. "BTW, do you know where to go?" Viciousa asked. "Unfortunately no, but I can figure our way by finding what the humans call road signs. For now, keep going in this direction, we must be able to get as far away as possible from these humans." Ghost said. "Smart move Predator" Viciousa hissed quietly as she continued to move through the forest. They decided to move only at night to reduce the chance of being seen. It was soon nearly midnight & Viciousa was still moving through whatever state they were in. Then she stopped in front of a sign. "What does it say? I can't read human" Viciousa asked. "It says, 'Welcome to Wyoming, the Plain State' Strange name for a region. But we must keep moving." Ghost said. Viciousa continued to run through the open plain until Ghost said, "Dawn is approaching! We must find shelter to prevent the humans from finding us!" Ghost said. Viciousa smelled the whiff of trees & ran towards it. Daybreak. "Will this do for now? I don't think there may be any caves in this region." Viciousa asked as Ghost got off. "It may have to. We'll just need to remain in the part of the forest with the most amount of trees. Are you hungry?" Ghost asked. "Of course you fool! Get us some prey! Make sure its pre-skinned!" Viciousa hissed. "(Growls) You may be a queen but your skinning your own prey." Ghost thought as he turned on his cloaking device.

2 hours later…

"Well it sure took you a long time to return!" Viciousa hissed. "Just be glad I did return. This is all I could get without arousing attention. It should be enough for now. No humans saw me" Ghost said. He placed 2 large male buffalo carcasses in front of the queen. She began to gobble down the flesh. Her 2nd mouth kept dashing in & out of her mouth. Ripping the flesh easily to shreds for swallowing. "I didn't know aliens ate their prey like that." Ghost thought as he began to prepare the skull.

In the forest outside the HQ…

Xeno Mach group Delta was scanning the ground to try & find any trace of the missing aliens. "Sir! I've got something! They went east, towards the waterfall." said soldier. "Alright then, to the waterfall men!" Matthew commanded. The Delta group silently went to the waterfall & found Xenomorph slime on some of the rocks. "She's been here but they moved again." another soldier said. "Looks like she knows that we're chasing her. Interesting" Matthew said. "Sir! Sensors indicate that they went south. Towards Wyoming" said a second soldier. "Then that's where we go next. Ten HUT! Ready! About face! Move out!" Matthew commanded. The Delta squad began to march back to their vehicles.

In Wyoming…

Ghost & Viciousa were already moving south at top speed. "Why did you want to leave so soon before sundown, Predator?" Viciousa asked. "Because we can cover more ground quicker. They may be following us so we need to be 5 steps ahead & keep moving. Turn east!" Ghost said. Viciousa stopped dead in her tracks. "Remember Ghost, your not my king! & I will devour your head if you try that again." Viciousa growled. "Sorry, just keep going." Ghost said. Viciousa continued south wards.

2 days later…

"We're too late sir, the readings are weak." said one soldier. "I told you we shouldn't have stopped in Montana! We continue! Follow the faint readings & make sure no one sees you!" Matthew said.

In Arizona…

"Where are we now Predator?!" Viciousa asked as she tore into her coyote carcass. It was night time & Ghost was trying to figure out where Los Angles was. In the meantime, they were taking a break from traveling. "According to this human map, we're in a region called Arizona. We went too far south. Now we need to go Northwest." Ghost said. "How can you read that thing? I thought most Predators couldn't read or even speak host." Viciousa asked. "I can get as the humans say, the gist of it." Ghost said. Viciousa hissed & continued to eat her coyote carcass. "Once you are done, we'll keep moving." Ghost said putting away the map. "You must admit, this is a nice region." he said. "Its boring to me! Where are the drooling drones? The many eggs of my future spawn? My adorable little chartbusters shrieking for the first time as they burst out of their hosts causing mass pain & agony?" Viciousa asked. "Did you just say 'adorable'?" Ghost asked. "CHESTBURSTERS ARE ADORABLE & DON'T YOU FORGET IT!" Viciousa roared. "Alright, alright!" Ghost said putting up his claws in defense. Viciousa soon finished her carcass & the 2 continued on their journey.

Ghost: How can chestbursters be adorable?

Viciousa: When they move their little arms & pull themselves out of the host is considered cute by Xenomorphs!

Ghost: (Rolls eyes) R&R